Smoky Tajín Margarita

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This easy margarita recipe is like vacation in a glass. A bit of the chile-lime seasoning Tajín on the rim of your glass contrasts with the sweet orange and agave.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
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Ingredients

  • 4 ice cubes, plus more for serving

  • 1 ounce lime juice, plus lime wedge for garnish

  • 1 ounce mezcal (see Tip) or tequila

  • ½ ounce orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier

  • ¼ ounce agave nectar

  • teaspoon chile-lime seasoning, such as Tajín, plus more for the rim

Directions

  1. Combine ice, lime juice, mezcal (or tequila), orange liqueur, agave and chile-lime seasoning in a cocktail shaker or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake for 10 seconds.

  2. Rub lime wedge around the rim of a low-ball glass and dip in chile-lime seasoning, if desired. Fill the glass with ice and strain the cocktail into it.

Tips

Tip: Mezcal, tequila's smoky cousin, is made from fermented slow-roasted agave. It's traditionally enjoyed on its own, but we love the intensity it adds to margaritas.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

129 Calories
12g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 4 oz.
Calories 129
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 11g
Added Sugars 5g 10%
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 9mg 9%
Folate 3mcg 1%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 2mg 1%
Potassium 36mg 1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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